AAA Credit Screening provides tenant screening and background screening services and has since expanded to include criminal record checks, driving record checks, credit reports, reference checks, education & credential verification, business credit reports and other public record information.

Thursday, July 20, 2017

When looking for a background screening service on any given search
engine, what comes up time and time again in your search are the
advertisements for so-called “free” background checks. This begs the
question: why pay a background screening company, such as AAA Credit
Screening, for their services, when you could simply pull a free report
off of one of these websites? Listing their services as free and easy to
use, wherein you can initiate a full search right off the homepage,
these websites make it seem like a background check is just a simple
click away! To read more, please follow this link https://www.hrbackground.com/freescreening.html

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

A large percentage of applicants inflate their previous salary history and responsibilities. Some may have financial problems or a criminal history, which makes them unsuitable as employees in your company.

The majority of personnel and human resource managers in the nation use pre-employment screening. Pre-Employment screening can avoid wasting resources on recruiting, hiring, and training new employees, only to find the hiring decision was based on incomplete or falsified information.

AAA Credit Screening has a variety of packages to help companies with their hiring process. For more information visit http://www.aaacredit.net

Friday, June 26, 2015

The medical costs of an employee that uses drugs is 300% higher which increases insurance rates –(US Chamber of Commerce)

Worker’s Comp claims are 5 times more likely to be filed by drug users – (US Dept of Labor)

Roughly 30% - 50% of all Workers Comp claims are related to drug abuse in the work place – (US Dept of Labor)

Drug Abuse/Addiction will likely cause an employee to only function at
about 67% of his/her capacity – (National Institute on Drug Addiction)

On average a drug abusing employee is 3 times more likely to be tardy
to their shift and have an absentee rate of 30-35 days per year – (US
Dept of Labor)

Quick History

There were 2 main incidents
that essentially began the “Drug Free Workplace Campaign”. The 1981 USS
Nimitz crash and the 1987 Maryland train accident. Both resulted in
hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, many injuries and many
fatalities. After investigations of both incidents, it was found that
drugs were a contributing factor in these deadly accidents, prompting
new regulations for mandatory testing for federally regulated employers.

As the years went on, studies were conducted and found that drug abuse
was an existing problem in the work place which prompted private
employers to follow suit with the government in testing of their
employees.

Cost played a huge factor in drug testing. Urine was easy
to collect, transport, test, and cost efficient in drug detection at
the time. Over the years though, many factors, including specimen
alteration/dilution have come to steer testing in other directions.

What to Know Now

When considering drug testing for new employees, for cause, or post accident, here are some things to keep in mind.

Urine: Still the most cost efficient means of drug testing. Can detect
most drugs up to 7 days prior. There are many ways that the specimen
can be altered which may result in “un-true” results. Has ability to
have instant results, but will still need to be reviewed by a certified
lab.

Saliva: Great for “on the spot” testing such as
pre-employment, post accident or for cause. Can be done right in front
of person without invading privacy. Very difficult to alter results. May
only detect drug/alcohol for the last 24 hours.

Hair: Will need
to be collected by certified lab person(s). May detect presence of drug
use from 7 days post use up to 90 days post use. Great for
pre-employment. Not a good test for post accident or for cause. Most
expensive form of drug testing. Almost impossible to alter specimen.

Friday, June 19, 2015

1. Why is there not a score on the credit
report?
Employment Credit Reports contain consumer identifiers, address information,
employment information, other names used, public record information, and credit
history showing how financial obligations are handled. There is not a credit
score because it is illegal for a credit score to be provided for employment
purposes.

2. Why does it take up to 3 days for
employment verifications?
Employment verifications are done by phone, fax, or email and does require a
response from current/previous employer. We will attempt to make contact to
obtain information for at least 3 business days.

3. Why does the applicant have to provide
current/previous employment information?
Contrary to popular belief, there is not a unified data base that contains all
employment records. We are only able to verify information that the applicant
supplies.

4. Applicant has already disclosed that they
have a criminal charge from many years ago, why did it not show on report?
All criminal reports furnished by AAA Credit Screening will only show guilty
offenses that have occurred within the last seven (7) years.

5. What is the difference in criminal
reports?
Countywide Criminal – Searches for misdemeanor or felonies in specific county
courts
Statewide Criminal – Searches crimes committed in specific state.
Nationwide Criminal – Searches crimes committed by the applicant throughout the
United States.
Federal Criminal – Searches records of crimes that were prosecuted in federal
court such as tax evasion, fraud, and embezzlement, mail & wire fraud and
more.

6. Can you verify salary?
Per company policy of applicant employer, salary information may or may not be
released. Often salary information cannot be disclosed over the phone, but once
a signed release has been submitted to applicant employer, they can release the
salary information in writing.

7. What information do you need from
applicant to verify?
To process any request we must have the applicant’s name, date of birth,
current address, SSN, and signature. When we are verifying employment
information, we need company name and phone number at the least. Any additional
information can be useful.

8. What if employers use third party vendors
such as The Work Number, UConfirm, or Verify Advantage to verify information?
Typically, there is an additional charge for employment verification services
which use third party vendors. If the employer uses services similar to the
ones mentioned, AAA Credit Screening will notify our client for approval of
additional charges before processing the request.

9. Why should I verify employment?
It is becoming increasingly common for applicants to misrepresent current &
previous employment. Our employment verification services offer peace of mind
in a world of uncertainty.

10. What if an applicant is self-employed?
If an applicant is self-employed, we are able to verify this information by
running an income check verification. This report comes from the Internal Revenue
Service. There is a separate charge for this report, but allows our client to
confirm self-employment.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Premier Background Screening Company
Expands Product Line to Serve Customers

Houston, TX: Today, AAA Credit Screening Services, LLC, a premier background
screening provider, announced that they have partnered with Experian Business
Information Services to offer business background reports. Offering
comprehensive reports detailing financial stability, collection activity, and
portfolio analysis for companies of all sizes continues an aggressive strategy
by AAA Credit Screening Services to enhance their leadership in the background
screening industry

AAA Credit Screening
Services, a closely held company with over 17 years in the background screening
business, announced that this expansion would further enable their clients’
ability to determine creditworthiness of potential business partners and
business to business lending. Identifying fraudulent business practices and
improving risk management are important examples of how AAA Credit Screening
Services is aiding the business community.

About AAA Credit Screening Services, LLC.: AAA Credit Screening
Services is an industry leader in employment and tenant screening. Founded in Houston Texas in 1997, AAA Credit
Screening Services is an A+ rated gold-star member of the Better Business
Bureau and also a member of the National Association of Professional Background
Screeners (NAPBS).

Monday, July 28, 2014

AAA Credit Screening Services, LLC, a premier background screening provider is announcing that they have expanded their product line to include Department of Transportation approved employment background screenings. The expansion includes full service employment drug testing encompassing both urine and hair sampling with a variety of ordering options.AAA Credit Screening services is an industry leader in employment and tenant screening. Founded in Houston, TX in 1997, AAA Credit Screening Services is a gold-star member of the Better Business Bureau as well as a member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners(NAPBS).

Monday, January 6, 2014

Houston, TX - AAA Credit Screening Services is announcing
that it has partnered with a drug testing company and can now offer drug
testing as part of its background screening services. Employers can now
get all of their pre-employment screening services done with one call through
the background screening company they already use and trust.

According to the U.S. Department of
Labor, drug use costs employers between 75 and 100 billion dollars in lost
time, accidents, health care and worker’s compensation each year. It is
therefore essential to have a drug free work place for the safety and well-being
of other employees, clients as well as company productivity. It is
especially important when a company has drivers using company vehicles.
Ensuring that your drivers are drug free will reduce liability and future
insurance costs due to accidents and lawsuits resulting from an “under the
influence” driver.

AAA Credit Screening Services, in
business since 1997, and a member of the National Association of Professional
Background Screeners continues to excel in the background screening industry
and strives to provide employers with timely and accurate background screening
information as well as tenant screening for landlords.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

A large percentage of applicants inflate their previous salary history and responsibilities. Some may have financial problems or a criminal history which makes them unsuitable as employees in your company. Pre-Employment screening can avoid wasting resources on recruiting, hiring, and training new employees only to find the hiring decision was based on incomplete or falsified information.Link for Employers

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Houston,
TX- AAA Credit Screening Services LLC, a respected background screening firm,
is pleased to announce that it has been accepted for membership into the
National Association of Professional Background Screeners.

AAA
Credit Screening Services, in business since 1997, continues to excel in the
background screening industry and strives to provide employers with timely and
accurate background screening information as well as tenant screening for
landlords.